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Aurangzeb's Water Policy: Canals, Wells, and an Empire Thirsting for Control
In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore Aurangzeb's ambitious water management policies across the Mughal Empire. They discuss the digging of the Nahr-i-Bihisht canal, the construction of baolis (stepwells) in the Deccan, and the emperor's edicts to restore tanks and wells in drought-prone regions. The conversation highlights how water infrastructure became a tool for imperial control, revenue extraction, and political legitimacy—especially as the Deccan campaigns drained resources. Drawing on the Maasir-i-Alamgiri and travel accounts of Niccolao Manucci, the hosts reveal how an…
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